REC Community Farmers Markets: 2011 Season

 

Saturdays, June – October at two locations:

Main South: Begins 6/18 and runs every Saturday until 10/29
766 Main Street
Central Community Branch YMCA
10am – 2pm
Buses 19, 27 and 33

Great Brook Valley: Begins 7/2 and runs every other Saturday until 10/19
19 Tacoma Street
Great Brook Valley Health Center
11am – 3pm
Buses 26 and 31

 

The REC Farmers Markets are a celebration of local food, art, and community in the heart of Worcester. Many vendors, including the YouthGROW Farm, are organic – all are local. WIC, Senior Coupons, EBT, credit/debit & cash accepted. All purchases made with EBT/SNAP/Foodstamps are 50% off!

Vendors currently include:

  • Oakdale Farms (Rehoboth, MA) selling fruit, vegetables, eggs, jams, and pickles
  • New Lands Farm (Sutton, MA) selling an assortment of vegetables, herbs, and flowers
  • REC’s YouthGROW Farm (Worcester, MA), selling an assortment of vegetables grown right in Worcester’s Main South neighborhood by local youth
  • Jim Dawber (Southbridge, MA) selling honey from his apiary
  • Organic Trek (Longmeadow, MA) selling smoothies, crackers and power bars
  • The Organic Goat from North Brookfield will be selling organic body products

 

In 2011, visit the market each week for a unique cultural performance. Check back for a performance schedule. Swipe your  at either market for double points.

 

Contact Anthony Gardner, Farmers Market Coordinator, at 508-799-9139 or email him with questions.